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1. We have a new puppy. At what age do I need to obtain a license for my dog?

Dogs need to be licensed at six months of age. Licenses cost $10 and may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office. Proof of rabies vaccination is required for licensing. The licensing fee for an intact dog is $15.

2. Where and when are town meeting and town elections held?

Annual Town Meeting

The Town of Eastham Annual Town Meeting is held the first Monday in May at a location to be determined.

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Annual Town Election

The Town of Eastham Annual Town Election is held on the third Tuesday in May. Voting takes place downstairs in Town Hall. Directions to Town Hall, 2500 State Highway:

• From Route 6 Rotary
• Route 6 north to just before the stoplight at Samoset Road intersection (Windmill Green)
• Turn right into the town hall parking lot.
• From Wellfleet/Eastham border
• Route 6 south to just after the stoplight at Samoset Road (Fire Station; Windmill Green)
• Turn left into town hall parking lot.

3. How many voting precincts are there in the Town of Eastham?

There is one voting precinct in Eastham.

4. I will be away on the day of the election - what can I do?

If you are a registered voter in the Town of Eastham, you can apply for an absentee or early voting ballot at the Town Clerk's Office. The deadline for obtaining absentee ballots and early ballots will be posted at the Town Clerk's office prior to each election. Early voting will be available for biennial state elections and town elections, but not the Annual Town Meeting.

5. We are new to town and want to attend Town Meeting. What do I need to know?

Review the New to Town Meeting (PDF) for information.